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Danbury, Connecticut
Welcome to Hat City, conveniently located with access
to major highways and shopping centers.
First settled in 1685, Danbury was incorporated in 1702.
Originally known as Swampfield, its name was changed to
Danbury in 1687. Steeped in history, Danbury was
an important military depot during the American
Revolution, during which the city was burned and looted
by the British army. Known as Hat City or
The Hat Capital of the World, Danbury's history
of making hats dates back perhaps to the 1780's.
By 1800, more hats were being made in Danbury than any
other US city. Today, the hatting industry is no
longer in Danbury. The Danbury Fair began in 1821,
and was an annual event from 1869-1981. Of course,
the Danbury Fair Mall, which opened in 1986, sits on the
site of the former Danbury Fairgrounds.
Today, Danbury is a diverse city of approximately 78,000
residents. Danbury has added numerous businesses
and industries since the decline of hatting in the area,
and offers residents a varied selection of new
construction and resale homes, multi-family properties,
condominiums and townhomes, historic homes and a
selection of waterfront cottages and estates. Home
prices range from condos below $100,000 to sprawling million
dollar properties.
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Nestled between New York State and Candlewood Lake,
Danbury offers the excitement of being near a major
metropolitan area, and the serenity of the lake and the
many parks throughout the City. Its Danbury Fair
Mall is a major shopping destination for residents of
both New York and Connecticut, and Danbury's downtown
Main Street includes a plethora of small shops and
restaurants.
Town of Danbury Website
The Danbury Public schools consist of fourteen
elementary schools serving grades K-5, two middle
schools (Broadview
and
Rogers Park) for grades 6-8,
Danbury High School, the
Alternative Center for Excellence as an optional
high school, and as of 2006 now includes the Western
Connecticut Academy of International Studies
magnet school for the region's elementary students.
Danbury Public Schools Website
Important Phone Numbers:
Danbury Mayor's Office:
203.797.4511
Danbury Tax Assessor:
203.797.4556
Consolidated School:
203.312.5940
Meeting House Hill School:
203.312.5905
New Fairfield Middle School: 203.312.5885
New Fairfield High School:
203.312.5805
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